Happenings.
What's up Orcas?!
This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island.
From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.
Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.
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The Event Calendar.
Monthly Weekly Daily List
Events for June
1
Events for June
2
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
3
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
4
Events for June
5
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
7
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Peter Fisher and the Orcas Historical Museum Present “A Call to Action: The Preservation of Madrona Point”
Orcas Center Main Stage
Events for June
8
Events for June
9
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
10
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Leadership San Juan Islands Alumni and Interested Candidates Open House
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
Events for June
11
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Invasive European Green Crab Training with Friends of the San Juans
Eastsound Waterfront Park
5:00 pm
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Presents “Folk Song from Three Centuries”
Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
We Are Here: Documentary About Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Orcas Center-On Screen
Events for June
12
No Events
Events for June
13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
14
Events for June
15
5:00 pm
Summer Concert Series: Hank Lemon & Naked Giants, Navid Eliot, Tekla and Jeff
Eastsound Village Green
5:00 pm
Orcas Center’s Free Summer Concert Series: Hank Lemon and the Naked Giants, Navid Eliot, and Tekla and Jeff
Eastsound Village Green
Events for June
16
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
17
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
18
Events for June
19
No Events
Events for June
20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Worlds of Color: The Art of Susan Slapin and Gail Anderson-Toombs
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
21
Events for June
22
Events for June
23
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
24
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
25
Events for June
26
Events for June
27
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
28
Events for June
29
Events for June
30
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
1
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
2
Events for July
3
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
4
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
5
Dive into the details...
June 2025
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting Mondays from 9:30-11am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in drawing and watercolors, will guide you through the techniques she has perfected. Participants are kindly requested to contribute a nominal fee of $10 per session. Please bring your own basic supplies. For more […]
Spirit of Peace Celebration
The Orcas community and guests are invited to join in witnessing a historic celebration of peace between Lummi and Haida tribal leaders. The community will witness song, dance, celebration and culture in an embodiment of what it means to move forward from historical atrocities and for peace to grow on Orcas. This gathering is an […]
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program, developed by the Oregon Research Institute. Tai Ji Quan is scientifically proven to enhance physical […]
Explore Evening Vinyasa Yoga at Orcas Senior Center with Karol Wilson
Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength, function, flexibility, and balance. Karol, a recent addition to the Orcas community, emphasizes a welcoming environment where practitioners […]
Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group at Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For […]
Experience the Joy of Middle Eastern Dance at Orcas Senior Center
Join Middle Eastern dance classes with Robyn W. Gordon on Wednesdays at 6pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all ages and skill levels, these lessons are designed to suit individual paces, with foundational moves practiced continuously to build confidence. Robyn trained for a decade under a Turkish master dancer and has performed widely at […]
Weekend Tennis Camp with Visiting ATP Pro Mike Pervolarakis
The Orcas Tennis Club invites all tennis enthusiasts to hone their skills with ATP professional player and coach Mike Pervolarakis June 20 – 22. Mike will be offering the technical expertise and tactical knowledge he earned as a member of Greece’s Davis Cup and United Cup Teams, as well as his collegiate and professional tennis […]
2nd Annual End of School FUNFEST
The Funhouse is ready to throw a party for the kids and families of Orcas Island! What better way to celebrate the start of the summer than with free food, music & entertainment, ice cream, snow cones and games galore!? Head to the Village Green at high noon and get ready for the chaos, er, […]
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Unleash your creativity at Art with Carla Fridays, 1-3pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level. Carla’s lifelong passion for drawing, backed by an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communications from […]
Worlds of Color: The Art of Susan Slapin and Gail Anderson-Toombs
Join island artists Susan Slapin and Gail Anderson-Toombs for an art reception at the Orcas Senior Center as they display their work in a show entitled “Worlds of Color.” Light refreshments will be served and proceeds of the show will benefit OCS.
Needlework Circle at Orcas Senior Center
Join this weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax and chat, you’ll find a wonderful selection of donated yarn, needles, books, and plenty of […]
Orcas Island Farmers Market
The 2025 Summer Farmers Market promises to be better than ever! All Summer long you can head down to the Village Green every Saturday from 10am-2pm and support your favorite vendors, farmers and food growers, and catch some amazing musical talent from the stage. Opening Day May 3: Dobro Brian May 10: Speece’s Pieces May […]
Summer Solstice Parade
Orcas Island’s Summer Solstice Parade is a vibrant, community-organized celebration of the longest day of the year. A joyful explosion of creativity and island spirit, the parade features homemade, human-powered “floats,” whimsical costumes, music, and dancing, all winding through the streets of Eastsound. Begun in 1999, the parade has become a beloved annual tradition with […]
3rd Annual Soulstice Fest
Now in its third year, the Soulstice Fest returns with more of everything you know and love about this incredible continuation of the vibe from the Solstice Parade. More music, more food, more games, and more FUN! Treat yourself to a party that kinda won’t stop because the sun won’t go down! Bad Dads, Batbox, […]
Summer Concert Series: Brasil in Motion
Brasil In Motion is a Brazilian Arts organization whose work is firmly rooted in the importance of a balanced body, mind and spirit and the integral role the arts play in nurturing this balance. Join us for a fantastic evening of Brazilian arts and dance! This is a FREE event. No tickets necessary thanks to […]
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting Mondays from 9:30-11am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in drawing and watercolors, will guide you through the techniques she has perfected. Participants are kindly requested to contribute a nominal fee of $10 per session. Please bring your own basic supplies. For more […]
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program, developed by the Oregon Research Institute. Tai Ji Quan is scientifically proven to enhance physical […]
Explore Evening Vinyasa Yoga at Orcas Senior Center with Karol Wilson
Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength, function, flexibility, and balance. Karol, a recent addition to the Orcas community, emphasizes a welcoming environment where practitioners […]
Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group at Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For […]
Experience the Joy of Middle Eastern Dance at Orcas Senior Center
Join Middle Eastern dance classes with Robyn W. Gordon on Wednesdays at 6pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all ages and skill levels, these lessons are designed to suit individual paces, with foundational moves practiced continuously to build confidence. Robyn trained for a decade under a Turkish master dancer and has performed widely at […]
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